"My lord..." Abella's voice trembled. "Lady Seraphina has just left the manor. She took her suitcases with her."
My throat tightened. No words came out. I hadn't expected her to move this quickly. It didn't make any sense. I climbed into the car at once and motioned for Sergio to drive.
"Home. Now."
At the same time, I kept calling Seraphina over and over. She didn't answer a single call.
"Faster." I looked at Sergio through the rearview mirror. "I don't care what traffic laws you have to break. I'll deal with the consequences. I need to get home as fast as you can."
He nodded and accelerated without another word. Why was I always too late? Even now.
Forty-five minutes later, we pulled into Ashbourne Manor. The house felt different before I even stepped inside. I hurried through the
